What a weekend!Siena made her first stop of her world tour last weekend in Madrid. She did so good! She handled the trip really well and slept the whole flight there. We only had one minor hiccup when she had an explosive diaper as we were taxing to the gate when we landed in Madrid. We got her cleaned up pretty quickly before getting in the taxi to go see her abuelos.
It was a good learning experience for Oscar and me, too. When traveling with a baby you can't bring anything more than the bare necessities. A lot can fit in the basket of the pram but, once you have to check it at the gate, you have to carry everything to your seat. Not easy! Other than that, though, everything went really well.
We had such a wonderful time visiting with family and friends. And, not to mention, the gorgeous weather. I think we may have even gotten a little color to our transparent skin while we were there :)
Oscar's mother was so kind to prepare Siena her own bedroom complete with a crib, new sheets, stuffed animals, a changing area, a chair for feeding, and a closet. It was really very sweet of her and we were very grateful. Siena loved her room and slept all by herself in the crib. She slept better than ever in Madrid. I don't know if it was because she was so comfortable, because of the Spanish "black-out" blinds, or because she was so exhausted from all the visits. Regardless, she was very content there and we couldn't have been happier. My mother-in-law also bought new bedding for Oscar's bedroom, which was a special treat for us, too!
We arrived Thursday evening and Friday morning Siena, my mother-in-law and I walked to meet my nieces, Sandra and Monica, at school. They were so excited to meet their new cousin! I had missed them so much and was dying to see them, too. I can't believe how big they are. Sandra is such a little lady and Monica has lost her two front teeth and is just adorable. Both the girls took such good care of Siena.
I stopped by the vineyard to introduce Siena to the crew and everybody just loved her. Later that afternoon, I went to see my friend Bea and her six-month-old, Jorge. Then, Oscar's cousin and sister came by his parent's house later that evening. Oscar and I even got to sneak out to dinner with some friends in Madrid that night. It was so nice to have a night out!
On Saturday, Oscar's mother's side of the family came over for lunch, followed by a garden party with our friends and their kids. On Sunday, Oscar and I went to Mass by ourselves while my mother-in-law took Siena on a two hour walk through the neighborhood. And, finally, Sunday evening my father-in-laws family came over.
It was such a good trip and wish we could've stayed longer. We'll go back in July, though, and catch up with others that we missed.
FAMILY!
All the girls. Just missing Almudena and Baby Girl on the way!
Oscar's mother's side of the family.
Siena with her abuelos. You can tell how much she loves her abuela from the way she is looking at her. She really loves her abuelo, too, and had so much fun playing with him.
Monica loved pushing Siena around the backyard. She was so good with her!
My brother-in-law, Pedro. He has become a cyclist enthusiast and been doing some very impressive routes across Spain. Siena was like a hot potato while she was there and don't know if she ever fell in his arms. Pedro is so good with little girls so I am sure he will get her next time.
Rosa, Siena's godmother, with Sandra. It was so sweet to see them together.
Oscar's aunt and uncle. Can you tell that he is my father-in-law's brother?!FRIENDS!
Monica with Baby Gonzalo.
Noelia and Adriana. (Not pictured, Daddy Mario. I wish I had a picture of them together because she is a spitting image of her dad!)
Bea and Baby Jorge. He is such a good baby and he loves his mommy!
Juan and Sandra's kids - Mateo, Sara, and Claudia. I have loved watching them grow up. 
Claudia is such a good big sister. She was taking really good care of Sara. Claudia is such a sweet girl and I have always had a special place in my heart for her.
Claudia with her mom, Sandra. They are both so beautiful.
Mario with Baby Gonzalo, the yougest of his three.
Mario and Oscar taking Gonzalo for a walk. This is one of my favorite pictures. So sweet!
Mario and Monica's eldest son, Mario.
Mario and Monica's daughter, Jimena. She looks just like her mom!
Our baby girl with her good looking daddy!
Felix, Olga, and Baby Felix.
